Personal Injury Attorney - HYBRID

BD&J Injury Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay

Bonus program

401K

Vacation 80 hours first year

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

BD&J Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney – Litigation to join our high-performing team. This full-time, hybrid role handles complex personal injury cases from filing through trial, working alongside experienced trial attorneys and a supportive litigation staff.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, an active California Bar license, 2+ years of litigation experience, and strong oral and written advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion work
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Client-centered communication
• Spanish language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury matters from filing to resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Attend and argue at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Work closely with clients, experts, and medical providers to build strong case strategies
• Oversee and direct paralegals and legal assistants assigned to litigation cases
• Maintain strong communication with clients to keep them informed and supported
• Participate in settlement negotiations and pre-trial preparations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on high-exposure and complex matters
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with standards

Skills

Strong advocacy

Independent caseload

Client communication

Spanish a plus

Oral and written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

California Bar license

Job description

Associate Attorney – Litigation (HYBRID)

Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California’s leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $3 billion for our clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Attorney to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven attorney with a passion for advocacy and courtroom practice to handle complex and high-value personal injury cases from filing through trial.

The ideal candidate is confident, client-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment. You will work alongside experienced trial attorneys and litigation support teams while having access to a wide range of resources to help deliver exceptional results for our clients.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury matters from filing to resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Attend and argue at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Work closely with clients, experts, and medical providers to build strong case strategies
• Oversee and direct paralegals and legal assistants assigned to litigation cases
• Maintain strong communication with clients to keep them informed and supported
• Participate in settlement negotiations and pre-trial preparations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on high-exposure and complex matters
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards

Skills & Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
• 2+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion work
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

We Offer An Excellent Compensation Package Including

• Guaranteed Competitive pay plan
• Proficiency/performance bonus
• 401K
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

At BD&J, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

BD&J is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

BD&J is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.

Consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.